VIP Break Darshan Ticket for SRIVANI – Same-Day Booking Guide
The VIP Break Darshan Ticket under the SRIVANI scheme gives you a much closer darshan of Lord Venkateswara than the normal queue. TTD introduced it so that pilgrims could get protocol-style darshan without going through an agent, and you never need to pay a broker for it. You can book it in advance, or on the day itself.
This page covers the same-day (current booking) route — the online window that opens every morning and the counter at Tirupati Airport — along with the cost, documents and quota. If you want to book months ahead, see our guide to the SRIVANI Trust donation and advance booking process.
VIP Break Darshan Ticket – Quick Facts
| What | Details |
| Cost | Rs. 10,500 per person (Rs. 10,000 donation to SRIVANI Trust + Rs. 500 darshan ticket) |
| Children | No ticket needed — below 12 years for the current booking quota, below 10 years for the advance booking quota. They come with parents free |
| Persons per online login | Maximum 4 (1 + 3) |
| Advance booking | Opens about 3 months ahead — see quota release dates |
| Same-day online booking | Opens daily at 9 AM; booking window 9 AM to 2 PM; same-day darshan |
| Tirupati Airport counter | Opens at 7 AM; only for pilgrims arriving by flight |
| Reporting time and place | 4 PM at Vaikuntam Queue Complex 1 (VQC-1) — the same for online and airport counter tickets |
| How close you get | Up to the 1st door, watching the deity for 1 to 2 minutes from 5 to 10 feet |
How to Get a VIP Break Darshan Ticket on the Same Day
If you could not book 3 months in advance, there are two routes to a same-day VIP Break Darshan Ticket.
1. Online current booking quota
The current booking quota opens every day at 9 AM on the TTD official website, and the booking window stays open from 9 AM to 2 PM. The tickets are for same-day darshan, and you report at 4 PM (see below). You can book for a maximum of 4 persons per login (1 + 3).
Be realistic about this route: because demand is extreme, the tickets sell out within 1 to 2 minutes of release, so it is not one to rely on. Log in and have your details ready before 9 AM.
Looking for a room in Tirupati?
A separate set of tickets each day is set aside for donors who donated between May 2025 and May 2026 but have not yet redeemed their darshan. If you donated earlier, you can book the VIP Break Darshan Ticket this way. The facility is available until May 2027.
2. Counter at Tirupati Airport
This counter is only for pilgrims who arrive at Tirupati by flight. It opens at 7 AM, so people on morning flights have a real chance of getting a ticket. Your boarding pass must be attached to the ticket, and 200 tickets a day are issued for same-day darshan. The reporting time and place are the same as for online tickets: 4 PM at VQC-1.
You can check availability on WhatsApp — see our page on TTD WhatsApp services for devotees.
Where and When to Report for the VIP Break Darshan Ticket
Every same-day VIP Break Darshan Ticket has the same reporting arrangement, whether you booked online, collected it at Tirupati Airport, or used the donor quota:
- Reporting time: 4 PM
- Entry point: Vaikuntam Queue Complex 1 (VQC-1)
Reach well before 4 PM and carry the same ID you booked with. Plan the rest of your day around that time, because there is no flexibility on it.
Daily Quota for the VIP Break Darshan Ticket
TTD allocates a limited number of these tickets each day, so that VIP pilgrims get quicker darshan and the free-darshan queue also moves faster.
- Online current booking: 500 tickets a day, plus 300 a day set aside for donors who donated earlier — 800 online in total
- Tirupati Airport counter: 200 tickets a day
On some special days the offline quota is cancelled, so check with TTD or the helpline 155257 before you plan your journey.
Documents Required for the VIP Break Darshan Ticket
- Online booking: Aadhaar for Indian residents, or passport / OCI / citizenship card for NRIs and foreigners. The main donor whose login is used for the donation must be an Indian citizen.
- Airport counter: attend in person with valid original ID (Aadhaar, or passport / OCI / citizenship card). Carry 3 sets of photocopies along with the originals.
Accommodation with a Same-Day VIP Break Darshan Ticket
Accommodation is not provided in Tirumala for tickets booked through the daily current booking quota. Stay at any private hotel in Tirupati, go up for darshan and return the same day. If you booked in advance, see our guide to accommodation with SRIVANI VIP Break Darshan tickets.
Benefits of the SRIVANI VIP Break Darshan Ticket
- Quick access to the sanctum: you are allowed up to the 1st door and can see the deity for 1 to 2 minutes from 5 to 10 feet away.
- Reduced waiting time: far shorter than the general queue, which makes the visit more efficient.
- A calmer experience: a quieter, less crowded darshan lets you take in the moment.
During Vaikunta Ekadashi the route and the cost are different from the normal arrangement described here — see our Vaikunta Ekadashi darshan guide before you plan.
Other Ways to Get Darshan
- VIP Break Darshan by recommendation letter — a different route with its own timings.
- Darshan options without advance booking — if you have no ticket at all.
VIP Break Darshan Ticket – Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the SRIVANI VIP Break Darshan Ticket?
Rs. 10,500 per person: Rs. 10,000 as a donation to SRIVANI Trust and Rs. 500 for the darshan ticket.
How many VIP Break Darshan tickets are issued online each day?
500 tickets a day, plus 300 a day set aside for donors who donated earlier, so 800 online in total. A further 200 are issued at the Tirupati Airport counter.
Do children need a ticket?
It depends on the quota. For the current (same-day) booking quota, children below 12 years do not need a ticket. For the advance booking quota, the limit is below 10 years. In both cases they come with their parents free.
How many people can I book for on one login?
A maximum of 4 persons (1 + 3) per login for the online current booking.
When do same-day VIP Break Darshan tickets open?
The online quota opens daily at 9 AM and the window runs to 2 PM. The tickets are for same-day darshan.
Where and when do I report for a same-day VIP Break Darshan Ticket?
At 4 PM at Vaikuntam Queue Complex 1 (VQC-1). This is the same for online tickets, airport counter tickets and the donor quota.
Why can I never get a same-day ticket online?
Demand is extreme and the tickets sell out within 1 to 2 minutes of release. Keep your login ready before 9 AM, or book in advance instead.
Can I get a ticket at Tirupati Airport?
Yes, but only if you arrived by flight. The counter opens at 7 AM and your boarding pass must be attached to the ticket. You report at 4 PM at VQC-1, like everyone else.
Is accommodation in Tirumala included?
Not for tickets booked in the daily current booking quota. Stay in Tirupati and go up for darshan on the day.
Do I have to pay an agent to get a VIP Break Darshan Ticket?
No. Book only through TTD, on the official website, and never pay a broker.
Planning this as part of a trip from abroad? Our planning guide for overseas devotees covers flights, darshan options and where to stay for the full trip.
